INSIDE VENICE - Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica - SKIP THE LINE
Supplied by: Park Viaggi
A skip-the line tour to enjoy to the full the grandeur of Venice still shining through its symbols: The Doge's Palace & the St. Mark's Basilica.
What's included
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
- Personal headsets
- Qualified guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
Highlights
- Discover Venice most famous building and symbol
- Step into history and Ducal Venice
- Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
- Architectural masterpieces
Overview
The Doge's Palace & the St. Mark's Basilica are two among the symbols of Venice. But beside their stunning beauty and majesty, what really makes these places special are the stories and legendary characters behind them.
You will visit one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world: the St. Mark’s Basilica. As the name suggests, this cathedral is bound tightly to Venice patron: St. Mark. Here, in fact, are shielded the Saint’s remains. Besides the legendary stories surrounded the Basilica, this is an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Basilica embodies a mixture of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian styles giving birth to a breathtaking architectural masterpiece. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.
Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. For centuries, the destiny of the Serenissima Republic was decided from the majestic halls of the Doge’s Palace, where the Doge and his Council used to meet and rule the Republic. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today. This walk across time will proceed with a visit to the Prisons. A narrow corridor will take you there, by passing through the celebrated “Bridge of Sighs”; without too much imagination, this name does evoke prisoners’ sighs while looking at their beloved lagoon (and freedom) for the last time before reaching their cell.
Cancellation policy
Refundable : until 24 hours before no charge, after that full amount will be charged